The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) is inviting relatives who attended Native American boarding schools prior to 1970 to participate in the 18th stop of its Oral History Project. The project will be held February 23–27, 2026, at the Denver Indian Center.
NABS’ visit to Denver represents an important opportunity for boarding school relatives to safeguard their lived experiences through professionally recorded video interviews. These testimonies will be preserved in a permanent collection at the Library of Congress, ensuring that the voices of survivors are honored and accessible for generations to come.
The Oral History Project is a key component of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative — a landmark national effort to document, recognize, and confront the history and ongoing impacts of the federal Indian boarding school system.
“As we travel to Colorado, our team looks forward to holding space for our relatives to share their experiences from Indian boarding school,” said NABS Oral History Project Co-Director Charlee Brissette (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Ojibwe). “We understand the sacred responsibility we carry to listen carefully and steward these stories in a good way — honoring those who come forward and supporting healing for future generations.”
Interview appointments are limited, and early registration is strongly encouraged. Participation is by appointment only.
Event Details:
Dates: Monday, February 23 – Friday, February 27, 2026
Location: Denver Indian Center – 4407 Morrison Rd., Denver, CO 80219
Who Should Participate: Survivors who attended a federally supported Indian boarding school in the United States prior to 1970
Registration: Visit https://www.tfaforms.com/5092936 or call 651-650-4445